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Feb 19, 2010 20:42
  • LRW55
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Can you tell me the best way to manage money in China? Are there ATMs? Are we best to bring travelers checks? Is it the Yen?
Thanks!
Feb 20, 2010 05:59
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There are so many ATMs in the main places in Shanghai.
Feb 20, 2010 06:09
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Thank you so much. My reading did not at all say that so I'm very relieved.
Feb 23, 2010 18:32
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ATM machines that take foreign cards are quite widely available in Shanghai, Beijing and other major cities. You didn't say where exactly you're going in China.
Also, inform your bank at home that you'll be travelling and using your ATM card in China so that they don't freeze it.
The Chinese currency is RMB (renminbi) and the unit is "yuan", not "yen" -- "yen" is for Japan!
Feb 23, 2010 18:35
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Thank you for straightening me out about the money. I will mostly be in Shanghai, Beijing and Xian then some towns along the Yanghtzee. Thanks for your help.
Feb 23, 2010 20:25
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At the stops on the 3 Gorges cruise, be prepared with RMB cash.
Feb 23, 2010 21:12
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Good to know. Thanks again. I am confused because the travel book I have says that the Yuan is the currency.
Feb 23, 2010 22:33
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It's the same thing. As in, the yuan to RMB would be what the dollar is to USD. Does that help?
Feb 23, 2010 22:35
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You're the best! Yes it does.
Feb 25, 2010 16:05
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go to West Nanjing Road near the Bund. It is also called pedestrian because people walk along there and there are many stores, and places to eat. There are many ATM's all along West Nanjing Road. I hope this helps
Feb 25, 2010 22:24
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That's great to know. Thank you. I appreciate the exactness of your post.
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